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Building better for Ōrākei parks and leisure
Ōrākei Local Board is investing in parks, playgrounds and wildlife habitats that make local life even better.
New sports fields for Ōrākei
Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.
No voting papers? No problem!
It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.
Compliance wardens boost community safety in Ōrākei
Two council compliance wardens have been assigned specifically to the Ōrākei Local Board area thanks to its funding.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?
Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.
Who represents you?
The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.
Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?
Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.
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Kemu Maori
Learn traditional Māori games and connect with cultural stories and activities.
Plunket Russian Playgroup
Come along and connect with other Russian speaking families with children 0 to 5.
Visit Santa's Study
Visit Santa Claus in his quiet Museum study, as he takes time out from his noisy toy workshop to...
Plunket Japanese Playgroup
Come along and connect with other Japanese speaking families with your children 0 to 5.
Wild Families Nature Play
Family-friendly outdoor adventures that connect children with nature.
Nature Play
Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.
Library Living Room - Knitting
Every first and third Thursdays of the month our Library Living Room group meets for a couple of...
Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - St. Heliers Hub
Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.